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How is balanitis treated?

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Dr. Robert Donato

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Urology • 26 years experience

Hygeine, some Meds: Balanitis, technically inflammation

of the head of the penis, is usually not infection based. It
is most common in uncircumcized men and even more so
in diabetics. When infection is present, yeast is the most
common element. Treatment may thus require topical
antifungal creams or powders. In rare cases, skin
breakage from yeast can result in bacterial infection or
cellulitis --> antibiotics.

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Dr. Robert Bennett

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31 years experience

BALANITIS: Usually with increased hygiene, close

monitoring of the blood sugar and antifungals/topical
steroids.

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A Verified Doctor
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Urology • 52 years experience

Here are...: Key rx for balanitis is gentle cleaning ; drying

the foreskin regularly, especially after each peeing plus
timely ; thinly applying antifungal/steroid cream; definite
rx is circumcision + good hygiene. Note: remember to pull
down the retracted foreskin after each cleaning ; drying;
otherwise, paraphimosis may ensue - an emergency.

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A 21-year-old member asked:

What is balanitis?
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Dr. Ankush Bansal

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Internal Medicine • 18 years experience

Penile inflammation: Balanitis is inflammation & swelling

of the glans (tip) of the penis. If foreskin is involved, it's
balanoposthitis.

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Dr. George Klauber commented

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Commonly due to phimosis (tight foreskin), if present

worth consulting a urologist

Mar 3, 2012

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